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Ben Lomond

After such a great day on Dumyat and a couple of other walks nearby, I decided it was high time to induct Rex into hiking munros. And since Ben Lomond was the first munro I did.. surely it was the most logical place to start? Having looked a few days in advance, the weather wasContinue reading “Ben Lomond”

Bringing in the New Year on Dumyat

I had a couple of weeks away from the hills while I visited friends and family over Christmas, so as the New Year approached I was itching to hike up something. To add to the excitement, Rex, who ranks highly among my best friends, came over from Nashville to visit for two weeks. You mightContinue reading “Bringing in the New Year on Dumyat”

Buachaille Etive Beag, Glencoe

Back in December, I met up with Jamie – my new walking partner from the last post – to squeeze an extra couple of munros into the bag before Christmas. Days were pretty short, so we chose Buachaille Etive Beag – a smaller ridge in Glencoe which offers two munros for the conquering. Buachaille EtiveContinue reading “Buachaille Etive Beag, Glencoe”

Geal Charn and A’ Mharconaich, with a new walking buddy

Quite a few people have asked me whether I get lonely in my van. And most of the time I’m not particularly lonely, because I’m occupied with the stuff I’m doing (predominantly chores) and I’m quite happy in my own company. But like anything, living in a van travelling round Scotland has its ups andContinue reading “Geal Charn and A’ Mharconaich, with a new walking buddy”

Beinn Udlamain and Sgairneach Mhor

It feels like ages ago I walked these hills a few weeks back, and a million miles away since I’m typing this in London. These two sit on the east of the A9, the road up to Aviemore and Inverness, and are part of what’s known as the Drumochter ‘Alps’. In and of themselves they’reContinue reading “Beinn Udlamain and Sgairneach Mhor”

Ben Nevis – the ledge

I’m miles behind on the blog so I’ve still not written about the second walk I did with Ali on the weekend he was up in November – the day after our sunny walk in Kintail. Maybe I’ve been avoiding writing about it because I’m still traumatised by the experience. Ali was choosing the walkContinue reading “Ben Nevis – the ledge”

When I’m not walking the hills

I obviously can’t walk the hills every day, it’s important to have some rests along the way. And I’m not trying to blast through the munros as quickly as possible – the aim is to enjoy them. So I’m choosing the days with good (/less bad) weather, and not forcing myself to trudge up whenContinue reading “When I’m not walking the hills”

Three in Kintail

I remember visiting Kintail on a family holiday when I was little, and I’ve been excited to go back. Mum used to say the mountains rise right out of the sea up there. And finally – FINALLY – the weather forecast was looking really exciting. My friend Ali was on his was up for aContinue reading “Three in Kintail”

SCHIEHALLION!!

My Dad came up to visit! I was very excited to see him, and not just because he agreed to take a car full of stuff I wasn’t using back to storage aka his garage (thanks Dad!!). Dad was keen to do a Munro with me, and requested we pick an easier one since heContinue reading “SCHIEHALLION!!”

Carn a’ Chlamain

I’m a million miles behind on the blog so I’ll make this a short one, even though this was a long walk which took me three attempts. The first day I woke up bright and early to do this walk, my whole body screamed no and demanded I get back into bed. So I did.Continue reading “Carn a’ Chlamain”